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Leading designer Debbie Bliss takes you, lesson by lesson, through the techniques and stitches of knitting, from casting on the first stitch to creating an intricate Fair Isle cardigan. Presented as nine workshops, each lesson builds on the skills already learned to ensure steady, confident progress. As well as teaching new skills, each workshop finishes with projects specially designed to put them into practise. The first lesson looks at materials and equipment, then takes you through most of the basic stitches and techniques. Subsequent lessons cover simple stitch patterns, Aran knitting, entrelac, and finishing and design techniques. Each lesson also presents a collection of stitches that builds into a library, and projects range from clothing for the family to cushions and a throw for the home. Packed with hundreds of colour photos and illustrations, this is an ideal how-to for beginners and a valuable reference for more experienced knitters.
About the Author
Debbie Bliss is knitwear designer and hugely successful author. She has contributed knitwear designs to numerous magazines and has made several television appearances during her career. She has her own exclusive range of luxury yarns, which she has used to create the brand new designs in this delightful book of family knits.
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95 of 95 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a complete beginner at knitting. This book is excellent if you want to start off with the basics - casting on, basic stitches etc. The author keeps you interested in the craft by including easy (they must be easy if I can knit them!)knitting patterns right from the early chapters of the book. The knitting projects/stitches etc become progressively harder - but never too difficult to understand and do. Having tried a few other beginners' knitting books, this is definitely the best.
51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book a couple of years ago when I was learing to knit, and still use it as a reference.
The instructions are very clear and well illustrated, from the basics such as casting on through to colourwork and aran. There is even a section on designing your own sweaters.
The book includes quite a few basic patterns demonstating the different techniques.
Definately recommended for beginners.
The instructions are very clear and well illustrated, from the basics such as casting on through to colourwork and aran. There is even a section on designing your own sweaters.
The book includes quite a few basic patterns demonstating the different techniques.
Definately recommended for beginners.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I brought this book a few months ago and being an intermediate knitter I found it so helpful. There is practically everything you need to know in this book whether your a beginner or more experienced! I found that this is a good reference book and I always use it to either learn something new or as a reminder on how to do certain stitches/techniques. I've also been to Debbie's teach-in class (in Islington) and it was fantastic. If your interested in knitting on any level - Get this book!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
how to knit
amazing book for beginners i was taught by my mum but didnt know how to do certain patterns but now i do ...i bought it for my daughter for xmas and i think she ll love it
Published 5 months ago by shazza
Not for begginers.
Could be a good book for someone who already has some experience in knitting; I think... I don't and from the reviews I reed I thought would be a good point to start, but I was... Read more
Published 17 months ago by darling
Not for the younger knitter!
Agree with other reviewers who say that the patterns are very dated. Only made one jumper for my daughter and that was because I felt I should make something from it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Earthbound Misfit
How to knit
A great book. If you're interested in knitting then you must read this book.
Published 21 months ago by Christine
exactly what i needed.
exactly what I have been looking for as I am complete beginner to the knitting world. I have bought other books but found them complicated but this book is fab, with clear step by... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Sharich
Does what it says
Before:
My daughter could not knit
After:
She can knit
Thus the book does what it says. If you want to learn how to knit, buy it. Read more
My daughter could not knit
After:
She can knit
Thus the book does what it says. If you want to learn how to knit, buy it. Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by M. Sear
Thorough but dated
I bought this looking for a failproof guide to knitting - the diagrams are clear (though I've not yet put them to the test) and the coverage comprehensive but the minute I saw the... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2009 by Ms. V. Millar
A new knitter
I recently felt the urge to start knitting and brought this book to help me start. It has clear instructions on how to do the basics like casting on and knit and pearl stitches,... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by A. Towler
Great for beginners and the experienced knitter
I initially borrowed this book from the library and found it so good that I had to buy my own copy! It explains knitting techniques very clearly, with easy-to-follow pictures so... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by N. J. Slade
Buyer Beware...
although this book is good for learning the basics of knitting, most of the projects are for children, which was unexpected. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2008 by F. Hardcastle
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